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Emperor's Castle – Mercatale Bridge loop from Prato

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Emperor's Castle – Mercatale Bridge loop from Prato

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Emperor's Castle – Mercatale Bridge loop from Prato

00:48

7.69km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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327 m

Emperor's Castle

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The construction of the imperial palace began around 1240 on behalf of Emperor Frederick II, but was broken off around 1250 after his early death.
On the site of today's castle, the fortress of the Alberti di Prato was built in the 11th century, which was almost completely destroyed in 1107 during the siege by the troops of Mathilde von Canossa.

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3.99 km

Mercatale Bridge

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The Mercatale bridge is located in Prato and is of medieval origin. It gave access to the homonymous square which at the time was one of the largest in Europe. Before the Second World War the bridge was enlarged and reinforced with concrete but in 1944 it was bombed and now has the original medieval structure.

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5.25 km

Ponte Datini

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One of the most important bridges in Prato which connects the two banks of the Bisenzio (tributary of the Arno).
Various cycle routes start from here: north towards Santa Lucia and Vaiano, south towards Mezzana and Campi Bisenzio.

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7.54 km

Church of San Francesco

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The Church of San Francesco in Prato is one of the first Franciscan churches in the world. It was built from 1228 to around 1280.

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7.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.28 km

561 m

535 m

202 m

108 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

2.44 km

292 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

38°C

21°C

13 %

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Emperor's Castle – Mercatale Bridge loop from Prato

Emperor's Castle

Mercatale Bridge

Ponte Datini

Church of San Francesco

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